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      UFC star Colby Covington labels Jake Paul ‘an embarrassment to society’ and hopes Ben Askren ‘shuts his mouth’

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      COLBY COVINGTON called Jake Paul ‘an embarrassment to society’ and hopes Ben Askren ‘shuts his mouth’. Paul faces retired UFC welterweight Askren on April 17 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
      Jake Paul fights Ben Askren on April 17Credit: Getty
      Colby Covington called Jake Paul ‘an embarrassment to society’Credit: Getty
      It will be the YouTuber’s third professional fight, having won the first two by knockout.
      Since his debut in 2020, Paul, 24, has become one of the most polarising fighters in the world, for his brash callouts and loft ambitions.
      But Covington – a UFC mouthpiece in his own right – has backed former rival Askren to silence the internet sensation in the ring.
      He told Helen Yee: “Hopefully Ben goes out there and knocks out Jake Paul.
      “I’m just sick of hearing him talk. He’s just running his mouth and there’s no substance behind anything he says.
      “I think he will [beat Paul], I think he’s just going to put that pressure on him.
      “If he uses the clinch and just ties him up and just gets him tired, there’s no doubt he has a better gas tank than Jake Paul – some little YouTuber.
      “The kid’s a complete joke, he’s an embarrassment to society, he’s an embarrassment to the MMA and boxing world in general.
      “I hope Ben goes out there and shuts his mouth.”

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      Paul beat online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in January last year before leaving ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 36, out cold in November.
      But Askren, 36, an ex-ONE Championship and Bellator champion, provides the social media phenomenon his biggest step up in competition.
      Paul recently revealed he aims to bring other MMA fighters over boxing, having previously called out Conor McGregor, 32.
      He told Triller: “I want to bring these big name MMA fighters into the boxing ring.
      “With boxing the sky is the limit. I think the potential of what we can make with doing this in the next couple of years is massive.
      “It can become something huge where we’re making hundreds of millions of dollars.”
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      UFC’s Dustin Poirier says he’d be a ‘bum’ if he couldn’t KO Jake Paul in three rounds as YouTuber prepares for Askren

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      UFC star Dustin Poirier admits he’d consider himself a ‘bum’ if he couldn’t knock out Jake Paul in under three rounds.YouTuber Paul is currently gearing up for a boxing match with former UFC welterweight Ben Askren, whom he’ll face a fortnight on Saturday.
      Jake Paul, left, is gearing up to box former UFC star Ben AskrenCredit: Getty
      Jake Paul has ruffled feathers in the boxing and MMA worldsCredit: Getty
      Shockingly, the former Disney actor turned professional boxer is the favourite going into his showdown with the former Olympic wrestler – despite only having two fights to his name.
      The entire MMA community is rooting for Askren to put a beating on the outspoken Paul brother.
      And if he were in Askren’s shoes, Poirier would be embarrassed if he didn’t get the better of the social media star early in the contest.
      He tweeted: “Also while Im at it if i can’t get Jake Paul outta there in 3 rounds im a bumb [sic].”
      The Diamond was quickly quizzed about Paul’s relationship with his American Top Team team-mate Jorge Masvidal.
      A fan tweeted: “Why is Jorge friends with him after Jake called you a bum fighter?”

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      And the Louisiana fighter didn’t mince his words when responding to the question.
      He said: “Ask Jorge what he thinks will happen if i put them paws on Jake.”
      Former ONE Championship and Bellator 170lb king Askren has vowed to drag Paul into deep waters and finish him.
      But the YouTuber – who is 2-0 as a pro following wins over AnEson Gib and ex-NBA star Nate Robinson – is adamant the 36-year-old won’t lay a glove on him.
      Jake Paul will face Ben Askren a fortnight on SaturdayCredit: TRILLER

      He told ESPN: “Go Google Ben Askren’s striking.
      “Hahaha. It’s not going to go that long, it’s not going to go that long.
      “I don’t even think he’ll hit me. I haven’t been hit one time in the face in my past two fights.
      “So I haven’t even been punched as pro boxer one time. Nate Robinson landed one body shot in a clinch.
      “I don’t think Ben Askren will even hit me. That’s my prediction.”
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      Former British heavyweight boxer Larry Olubamiwo lands role in new Marvel film ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’

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      FORMER British heavyweight Larry Olubamiwo has landed a role in a new Marvel film.The boxer-turned-actor, who was dubbed the War Machine during his 30 bout pro career, is set to play an unspecified part in Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
      Former British heavyweight boxer Larry Olubamiwo has landed a role in a new Marvel filmCredit: Getty
      War Machine is set to play an unspecified role in Venom: Let There Be Carnage
      Olubamiwo’s representatives told World Boxing News: “Larry has recently finished filming VENOM 2, which will be released later this year.”
      Venom 2, the sequel to the 2018 hit blockbuster, will premiere in the UK in September.
      The flick onces again stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, a reporter who bonds with an alien symbiote in the first installment.
      Andy Serkis directed the film which will also feature Woody Harrelson as Carnage and Michelle Williams returns to play Anne Weying.
      A role in the Venom franchise marks another impressive credit for Olubamiwo since he hung up his gloves in 2015.
      The one-time heavyweight previously landed a part in BBC Drama The Capture and has also been seen in Almost Never.
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      Olubamiwo has been out of the ring since a 2015 defeat to former world title challenger and Tyson Fury’s cousin Hughie Fury.
      But the 11-19 fighter claimed in 2019 that his transition to acting does not spell the end for his boxing career.
      He told WBN: “I’m excited but I’m still not done with boxing. I am going to try and do both acting and boxing to the best of my ability.”
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      Tyson Fury, dad John and brothers Tommy and Hughie celebrate Easter by taking CROSS out onto Morecambe Bay

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      TYSON FURY and his family celebrated Easter by carrying a huge cross to Morecambe Bay.On Good Friday, the day Christians believe Jesus Christ died after being crucified by Pontius Pilate, The Gypsy King carried a cross barefoot along the Morecambe seafront to mark Easter.
      Tyson Fury and his family carried a cross through Morecambe Bay to celebrate Easter SundayCredit: TWITTER@TYSONFURY
      A barefootTyson Fury carried the same cross on Good FridayCredit: Twitter @Tyson_Fury
      And on Easter Sunday, Fury and his family carried the same cross through the bay.
      Fury posted a picture of himself, his brothers Tommy and Hughie and dad John – who was carrying the cross – to Twitter.
      His accompanying caption read: “Happy easter, blessed by God.!
      “He is not here, he has risen, just as he said, come see the place where he lay. #mathew28:6.”
      Fan favourite Fury has not been shy in professing his faith, thanking God after his victory over Deontay Wilder last February.
      During his post-fight interview, he said: “First and foremost I want to say thank you to my Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ.
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      “Those who bring evil against me will not prosper, those who stand in the dark can never come into the light.
      “All praise be to the one and only true God, Jesus Christ.”
      Fury is currently gearing up for the first of two blockbuster undisputed heavyweight title fights with unified champion Anthony Joshua, which is expected to take place in either June or July.
      And Joshua’s promoter – Eddie Hearn – recently claimed the biggest fight in the history of British boxing will be announced in a matter of days.
      He said: “We always had a time frame in place in the agreement that everybody signed.

      “That can be extended but it’s not the intention to extend it and we are all working to that time frame.
      “Really, I think by end of next week it will be done.
      “We can’t wait. AJ has started his training camp and Fury has been training very hard.
      “They all want the fight.
      Tyson Fury is gearing up for a blockbuster showdown with Anthony JoshuaCredit: Reuters

      “They are going to be presented with a few proposals on where to do the fight and everyone has to agree on where to do it.
      “There is no other fight out there that comes close for either guy.
      “July is the date.
      “The world tour is going well but I’m not answering any questions on that and I won’t tell you where I’ve been.”
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      Watch Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez show off incredible punch power aged 58

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      BOXING legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr has shown he still packs a punch at the ripe old age of 58.The greatest Mexican fighter of all time brought the curtain down on his hall-of-fame career for the second time in 2005.
      Julio Cesar Chavez Sr is still going strong at the age of 58Credit: Twitter @Jcchavez115
      The Mexican legend is gearing up for an exhibition bout with Hector Camacho JrCredit: Twitter @Jcchavez115
      But Father Time hasn’t taken away El Gran Campeon’s power or ability to throw combinations.
      Earlier this week, Chavez tweeted a video of himself throwing combos on the heavy bag in preparation for his exhibition fight with fellow legend Hector Camacho Jr.
      His accompanying caption read: “Already training for June 19, I am waiting for you in Guadalajara.”
      The punches may have been a lot slower than they used to be, but they still packed an impressive level of force.
      Boxing fans were quick to comment on the footage, with one fan tweeting: “How beautiful those champion leathers sound, SOLID !!!!”
      Another said: “A perfect machine for boxing.”
      And another wrote: “Damn.. Your punches still look very crisp. God Bless You Champ”
      One remarked: “Huge Champion … the greatest of all time.”
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      Julio Cesar Chavez Jr will box UFC legend Anderson Silva on June 13Credit: GETTY

      Chavez shared his impressive video on the same day it was announced his son, Julio Jr, will face MMA legend Anderson Silva in a boxing match.
      Former WBC middleweight champion Chavez Jr will take on the legendary UFC 185-pounder on the same card as his father.
      Silva, 45, is relishing the prospect of testing himself against Chavez Jr, saying: “I am extremely happy for the opportunity to test my boxing skills with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
      “I train continuously, always striving for resilience and to overcome obstacles. Fighting is my everlasting breath.”
      Chavez Jr said: “I have rededicated myself to the sport that I love and I will be ready to face anyone in the light heavyweight division starting with Silva.
      “I will be prepared to be victorious on June 19.”
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      Tyson Fury favourite for Anthony Joshua super-fight because of ‘his size and boxing ability’, reckons ex-foe Otto Wallin

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      TYSON FURY’s old foe Otto Wallin has tipped him to beat Anthony Joshua in their long-awaited Battle of Britain.The eagerly-anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight is expected to take place in the summer with both parties working towards a June or July date.
      Otto Wallin has tipped Tyson Fury to get the better of Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
      But the Swede is refusing to rule out Anthony Joshua’s chances of winning the mega fightCredit: Reuters
      Fan favourite Fury has been tipped by many to get the better of Joshua due to his size, fleet-footedness and ability to glide out of harm’s way.
      And Wallin, who went the distance with Fury in September 2019, reckons those attributes tip the odds in The Gypsy King’s favour.
      The Swede told Pro Boxing Fans: “For me, I would say Fury would be the favourite because of his size and his boxing ability.
      “And, you know, I think he’s a smart guy. He’s got good momentum also [after] beating Deontay Wilder.
      “He’s been out of the ring for some time now, but still I think that he’s very confident.
      “He knows what he’s good at and what he can do.
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      “In my mind, I would think that Fury is the favourite.”
      Although he believes Fury is the favourite to win the fight, Wallin is refusing to completely rule out Joshua’s chances of being victorious in the mega-money bout.
      He continued: “But Joshua is very good also. This is the two best heavyweights out there and he’s gonna be dangerous.
      “But I think that Fury is the favourite.”
      The eagerly-anticipated announcement for the first of two fights between Joshua and Fury is set to be made in the coming days.

      Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, recently said: “We always had a time frame in place in the agreement that everybody signed.
      “That can be extended but it’s not the intention to extend it and we are all working to that time frame.
      “Really, I think by end of next week it will be done.
      “We can’t wait. AJ has started his training camp and Fury has been training very hard.
      Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury to be announced in the coming daysCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

      “They all want the fight.
      “They are going to be presented with a few proposals on where to do the fight and everyone has to agree on where to do it.
      “There is no other fight out there that comes close for either guy. July is the date.
      “The world tour is going well but I’m not answering any questions on that and I won’t tell you where I’ve been.”
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      Ryan Garcia teases ‘big fight announcement’ with unbeaten sensation set for July ring return

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      BOXING sensation Ryan Garcia has revealed his next fight will be announced on Tuesday.The undefeated 22-year-old hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his seventh-round TKO victory over Luke Campbell in January.
      Ryan Garcia hasn’t fought since beating Luke Campbell in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Ryan Garcia revealed on Instagram his next fight will be announced on TuesdayCredit: INSTAGRAM
      But the recently-crowned interim lightweight champion’s next outing is set to be revealed in the coming days.
      Garcia wrote on his Instagram story: “Fight contract signed. Big announcement Tuesday.
      ‘Time to do as I do.”
      Garcia’s next fight is expected to be against former WBA super featherweight champion Javier Fortuna.
      According to The Athletic, the pair have agreed terms for a July 1 showdown.
      A venue for the bout, however, has not yet been announced.
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      Garcia’s teasing of his next fight comes just a few days after he revealed he plans to hang up his gloves by the age of 26 and try his hand at mixed martial arts.
      He told former UFC star Ben Askren: “Hey, let me tell you something Ben. I’ve never said this on air, I’ve always said I’m going to retire at 26.
      “Everybody looks at me crazy, right? But I’m doing it to go into the MMA ring.
      “So, I’m going to need you to teach me some wrestling techniques before I even start trying to dive in there.
      Ryan Garcia plans to retire from boxing at the age of 26 and try his hand at MMACredit: Getty

      “Some little wrestling, then we’ll go from there. So, I’ve never said that out loud in my life.
      “But yeah, I plan to beat everybody I want to beat in boxing as quick as I can, get out – of course I could dive back for big opportunities – but I want to show the world not only can I box, I feel I can become the best warrior in the world.”
      He later added: “Nobody has ever dominated boxing and then tried to dominate UFC.
      “They’ve done in later, later, later on in their career when they’re already done.
      “But never when they’re still fresh and they still have some juice left in them.”
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      Watch Logan Paul sparring with lightweight sensation Ryan Garcia and discussing tactics for Floyd Mayweather fight

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      LOGAN PAUL trained and sparred with lightweight sensation Ryan Garcia ahead of his exhibition fight with Floyd Mayweather. The YouTuber is expected to face boxing legend Mayweather in a pay-per-view spectacle this year.
      Logan Paul training with lightweight sensation Ryan GarciaCredit: Youtube – Ryan Garcia
      Logan Paul sparring with Ryan GarciaCredit: Youtube – Ryan Garcia
      Ryan Garcia posted the video on his YouTube channelCredit: Youtube – Ryan Garcia
      They were initially signed to fight on February 20, but a new date has not yet been announced.
      It has given Paul more time to prepare for what most would consider mission impossible.
      And giving the social media sensation a helping hand is unbeaten star Garcia, who has also launched his own YouTube channel.
      In his latest video, he visits Paul’s Los Angeles mansion, where he trains out of, with a ring in his back garden.
      And in the video, the pair are seen discussing tactics and sparring each other.
      At one point, Garcia, 22, says: “You’re bigger. Push me, There it is.
      “When you get your ground back, be strong. And then you go right back to it.
      “You’re a way bigger dude, he’s not going to knock you out with one punch.”

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      Paul, 26, has boxed only twice before, both against online rival KSI.
      The first was a draw in a white collar bout in 2018, but when the two turned professional a year later, KSI, 27, won by scrappy split-decision.
      He is yet to fight since, and the leap from fighting fellow novice KSI to all-time great is an unprecedented one.
      Mayweather, 44, closed out his career officially in 2017, stopping ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor, 32, in ten rounds.
      But he returned a year later for an exhibition in Japan, wiping out featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in just two minutes.
      Logan Paul and Ryan Garcia training togetherCredit: Youtube – Ryan Garcia
      YouTuber Logan Paul and unbeaten boxer Ryan GarciaCredit: Youtube – Ryan Garcia More